North Central Foundation Update
The North Central Foundation officially launched at the 2022 District Conference at the end of April. We are excited to report the activity we have been seeing! Initial gifts have been given to the foundation. Those along with the initial starting money have allowed 6...
2023 Mission Resources for Prayer
Greetings in Christ. From time to time there are different mission resources that I like to recommend. It is time again to recommend these mission related resources and booklets on prayer that you will find helpful for your mission team and hopefully, for your...
Upcoming Mission Events
A good question to ask each January, is how can we start out this new year with a mission focus? It is always important for mission teams and mission-minded people to know what events are coming up so they can sharpen their tools. This month I want to highlight three...
Mission Books for Christmas 2022
Greetings in Christ. December is a month for giving gifts. Our church each December gives a personal gift to each of our supported mission partners. This year, I am listing some mission books that you might like to read or give as gifts. Most of the books listed are...
John Dainsberg Tribute
On October 17th, the NCD lost what many believe to be a giant of the faith in Minnesota: John Harold Dainsberg, Associate Pastor of Family with Calvary EFC in Walker. John had served Calvary since 2000, sharing hugs, handshakes, and the gospel with anybody...
Helping After Hurricane Ian
Greetings in Christ. Hurricane Ian made landfall west of Fort Myers, Florida on Wednesday September 28 as a Category 4 storm. It has impacted EFCA churches across the state. I have heard from one staff worker that 20 EFC churches were in the path of the storm. Crisis...
NCD Lead Pastors Prayer Gathering on January 4th, 2023
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. -Philippians 4:6 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. -Acts 6:4 Dear NCD Lead Pastors, We invite...
District Resources for Church Leadership Teams
Each year, the North Central District sends a packet of materials to local church leadership teams. It includes a number of resources designed to help your congregation understand who we are and how we can serve and support you. It includes: Contact Information...
Moving Toward Montgomery February 2023
Brothers and Sisters in the North Central District, This February, I would like to invite you to join a small group on NCD pastors and church leaders as we head back to Montgomery, AL. The goal of this trip is simple; we want to see ground truth on race and ethnicity....
Remembering the Persecuted
Greetings in Christ. It is time again to raise the awareness of persecuted Christians around the world. Every church should remember the persecuted church on at least one Sunday a year. According to Open Doors, more than 360,000,000 Christians face extreme...